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Get Jennifer Aniston’s Chic Spring Flip-Flops Look for Just

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jennifer Aniston has spent years proving that true style doesn’t have to be complicated, and her latest spring outfit is further proof. The actress recently made basic black flip-flops look surprisingly chic, pairing the casual staple with a silky blue dress in a way only she could pull off. Equal parts polished and effortless, the outfit felt like a masterclass in low-maintenance luxury. While on set of The Morning Show in Los Angeles, the actress was spotted wearing the sleek dress-and-flip-flop…

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Education, youth, women affairs get zero capital releases in Cross River as Govt House takes N1.9bn in early 2026

Critical sectors in Cross River State, including education, youth development, and women affairs, received no capital funding in the first three months of 2026, according to the state’s 2026 first-quarter budget performance report under Governor Bassey Otu. The report shows that although the education sector has an approved capital budget of N63.5 billion for projects and programmes across 13 institutions, no funds were released for implementation within the period under review. A breakdown of the 2026 budget indicates that some key education projects awaiting funding include the upgrade of 280 classrooms in junior secondary schools (N1.75 billion), construction and furnishing…

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Revisiting the Malian attacks and their implications for Nigeria, By Samuel Aruwan 

While traveling between Kaduna, Jos and Kafanchan on Saturday, April 25, 2026, where I spent the night, I followed developments in Mali closely. My keen interest in the unfolding events was shaped by my background as a student of conflict sensitive reporting, which has taught me to pay attention not only to attacks themselves, but also to the statements, signals and patterns that emerge in their aftermath. Reports of coordinated attacks across several locations were troubling enough. As the day progressed, three separate statements emerged, one from ‘Jama’at Nasr al Islam wal Muslimin’, known as JNIM, another from the ‘Azawad…

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Actress Oby Kechere of ‘Aki na Ukwa’ fame is dead

Nigerian actress and film director Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 comedy classic Aki na Ukwa, is dead. The Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN) announced her death in a statement signed by its National President, Uche Agbo, on Friday. Mr Agbo said the actress died on 27 April after a prolonged illness. He said: “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Madam Cecilia Oby Kechere, Vice Chairman of the DGN Abuja Chapter. “Madam Cecilia was a graduate of Theatre Arts University of Ibadan, a committed…

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Troops neutralize four kidnappers, recover ammunition in Plateau forest

Troops of Sector 9 of the Operation Enduring Peace, OPEP, have neutralised four suspected kidnappers and recovered sophisticated weapons and ammunition during an operation in the Pandam Forest, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. A statement by the media arm of the Task Force confirming the operation on Saturday, said the troops successfully carried out the mop-up in the forest on April 29th at about 5:20 p.m. following credible intelligence on the location of the kidnappers in the dense forest. According to the statement, the operation conducted in collaboration with a STRATOC drone team and two previously arrested…

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2027: PDP announces date for 103rd NEC meeting

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced that it will hold its 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, May 4, 2026. This was made known in a notice posted on the party’s official X handle on Saturday. It read: “103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting. “Sequel to the signed resolution of two-third of the members of the National Executive Committee (NEC), pursuant to the provisions of Section 31 of the Constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP,) @OfficialPDPNig the National Executive Committee (NEC).” According to the notice the meeting is set to hold by 2:00 pm. “In accordance…

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Plateau Police arrest cultists, bandits, recover human skull, firearm

The Plateau State Police Command has announced the arrest of multiple suspects including cultists, bandits, and kidnappers, linked to cult violence, illegal arms possession, and murder across the state. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, who briefed newsmen on the activities of the Force at the Police Headquarters in Jos on Friday, said the Command had recorded breakthroughs in its ongoing crackdown on crime, which included the recovery of a human skull and illegal firearms from the suspects. CP Ewah disclosed that operatives, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a 31-year-old suspect identified as David Ponnan in the early…

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‘Madam Koi Koi’: Nollywood actress Oby Kechere is dead

Nigerian actress and film director, Oby Kechere, known for her role as Ms Koi Koi in the 2002 comedy classic, Aki na Ukwa, is dead. National President of Directors Guild of Nigeria (DGN), Uche Agbo, announced the development on Saturday. Agbo said the actress died on 27th April, 2026, after prolonged illness. The statement read: “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Madam Cecilia Oby Kechere, Vice Chairman of the DGN Abuja Chapter. “We were informed yesterday that she passed on Monday, 27th April 2026, after a prolonged illness. “Madam Cecilia was…

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Portugal: Moffi, Sanusi victory away from league champions

Super Eagles stars, Terem Moffi, and Zaidu Sanusi will be crowned champions of the Portuguese Superliga should FC Porto beat Alverca at home on Saturday, DAILY POST reports. Porto sit at the top of the log with 82 points, seven points clear of second-placed Benfica. The Dragons will win the Portuguese title for the 31st time, with three rounds of matches to be played before the end of the season. Francesco Fariolli’s side last won the title in the 2021/22 season. Sanusi has won the league title once with Porto. This will be the first for Moffi, who is on…

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‘I was trembling, sweating,’ Adeboye recounts night he thought he missed rapture

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has shared a personal and humorous anecdote about a “rapture scare” he experienced, using the story to warn couples against the danger of going to bed with unresolved conflicts. Addressing congregants during the May 2026 Holy Ghost Service at Redemption City, the octogenarian cleric emphasised that the uncertainty of the timing of the rapture should be a primary motivation for maintaining peace within the home. Recounting an incident during a trip to the United States, Adeboye described the moment he woke up in the middle of the…

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